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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 268,677.75, 370,775.28 and 147,816.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 268,677.75, 370,775.28 and 147,816.44 is: 203,986.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    268,677.75 : 370,775.28 = 147,816.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    268,677.75/370,775.28 = 147,816.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    268,677.75x = 370,775.28 × 147,816.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    268,677.75x = 54,806,681,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,806,681,929.60/268,677.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203,986.68

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